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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eleven through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?
(a) Finding precious stones and metals.
(b) Running a ranch.
(c) Getting a government job.
(d) Farming.

2. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?
(a) A quilt.
(b) A watercolor painting.
(c) A cross-stitch sampler.
(d) An oil painting.

3. What did Juma falsely claim the Kikuyu ate?
(a) Lizards.
(b) Human corpses.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Snakes.

4. How was Wilson trying to learn the skills of farming?
(a) By seeking the help of local Africans.
(b) By reading textbooks and government reports.
(c) By seeking the help of other European settlers.
(d) By simply doing it.

5. Who was injured in the blasting cap accident?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Njombo.
(c) Sammy's son.
(d) Sammy's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the priests refuse to help Njombo?

2. What did the villagers do after Sammy's new wife died?

3. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?

4. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?

5. What was the name of the bay horse?

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